Sky Peak Capital, a New England-based private equity firm, completed the acquisition of Hicks Machine, an ISO 9001 certified, second generation, precision machine shop. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We’re excited to partner with Sky Peak and launch the new Excelus platform. We look forward to building a one-stop, turn-key solutions provider focused on cutting edge technologies in engineering, machining, fabrication and beyond at a critical time in the lifecycle of U.S. manufacturing,” Chuck Lipps, Hicks General Manager.